Across
- 1. / Describes the long-term weather patterns of an area, such as annual variations of temperature, precipitation, wind, and other weather variables. (page 278)
- 6. / Have distinct regions of origin, caused primarily by differences in intensity of solar radiation and if they form over land or water. (two words – page 281)
- 10. / Area on Earth between 23.5˚S and 23.5˚N of the equator that receives the most solar radiation because the Sun’s rays are nearly perpendicular to the surface.
- 11. / How reflective a surface is. (page 294)
- 12. / Side of the mountain that is usually dry and warm due to air that warms and evaporates as it descends. (page 281)
- 14. / Changes in one system caused by changes in another system. (page 294)
- 16. / The study of Earth’s climate and the factors that cause past, present, and future climate changes. (page 278)
- 17. / _____ climates are usually cooler than those at sea level. (page 281)
- 18. / Type of climate classification that is known for low temperatures year-round with low precipitation. (page 287)
- 21. / Type of climate classification that has extreme temperatures in the summer and winter and typically experience rapid and sometimes violent changes in weather. (page 286)
- 22. / Type of mild climate that has mild winters and cool summers with abundant precipitation throughout the year. (three words – page 286)
- 23. / Areas on Earth between 66.5˚and 90˚ north and south of the equator where solar radiation strikes at a low angle causing temperatures to be cold. (two words – page 280)
- 24. / Absorb long-wavelength radiation and reradiate it back to Earth’s surface. (two words - page 296)
- 25. / When burned, it is the of the main source of atmospheric carbon dioxide from humans. Examples include coal, oil, and natural gas. (two words – 298)
Down
- 2. / Area on Earth between 23.5˚ and 66.5˚north and south of the equator that experience moderate temperatures. (two words – page 280)
- 3. / The mass removal of trees, which increases carbon dioxide levels due to a reduction in photosynthesis. (page 298)
- 4. / The side of the mountain that is usually wet and cool due to air that cools, condenses, and drops its moisture as it rises. (page 281)
- 5. / Type of mild climate that has warm, muggy weather in the summer months and dry, cool conditions in the winter. (two words – page 286)
- 7. / The standard values for a location, which are averaged on a monthly or annual basis for a period of at least 30 years. (page 279)
- 8. / Regions that experience warmer winter temperatures and cooler summer temperatures. (page 280)
- 9. / The largest climatic zone that is characterized by low precipitation and scarce vegetation. (page 285)
- 13. / Changes in temperature, precipitation, glaciation, frequency and strength of severe weather, and acidification of oceans across the globe. (three words – page 297)
- 15. / _____ eruptions can lead to climate cooling due to ejected particles being suspended in the atmosphere for years, blocking incoming solar radiation. (page 294)
- 19. / Type of climate that is characterized by year-round temperatures. (page 285)
- 20. / Type of mild climate that generally has warm and dry summers with cool and rainy winters. (page 286)